My deepest condolences to the Baker family for this tremendous loss. May the words found at Isaiah 26:19 bring you comfort in knowing that you will one day see Robert again.
Isaiah 26:19 "Your dead will live. My corpses will rise up. Awake and shout joyfully, You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life"

I worked with Baker at the Tennessee Livestock Center at Middle Tennessee State University. I thought a lot of Baker, he was always smiling and happy Everytime I saw him. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Trevor Hasty

Robert was one of the finest Riverside Cadets I knew. He was always kind and greeted me with a smile each time I passed him in the hall. My heart is heavy for Robert's family, classmates and Riverside family as we mourn this HUGE loss. God Bless you all and grant you peace during this time.
Respectfully,
Amy Booth

Bobby Baker always did his duty. I never had to wonder if he would do the right thing. In addition to his many soldierly virtues, he was kind - perhaps the rarest quality in a cadet. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son.

I made a post on my Facebook and I want his family to read it as well, "Today I received the most devastating news that one of my longest and greatest friends, Robert Santiago Baker, died after suffering from PTSD for many years. He was a mentor to my little brother as well as one of his best friends and my whole family loved him enormously. Bobby had the most euphoric, most beautiful smile in the world and a sense of humor that would make anyone laugh until their sides hurt. Bobby was intelligent, hardworking, and full of incredible kindness and love. He was full of compassion and knew exactly when someone needed a friend, a few kind words, or a good laugh. I will always have the image of his face when it lit up into an exuberant smile and made him the most dazzling person in the room. No one had as much passion and zeal for life as he did. Of course I wish I could rewind time and stop this from happening but, more than anything I wish I had called him so I could have heard his voice and laugh one last time and told him how much I loved him, how much my little brother loved him, and how much everyone in my family loved him. If you're reading this, please don't make the same mistake as me, go call everyone you love and tell them in overabundance so they will indisputably know how much they mean to you before they leave this earth. Bobby you were so loved, and I know there is an infinite amount of people who were touched by your beautiful soul.
Rest easy."

Bobby had a great heart and always had a smile while being at Riverside. I wasn't as close to him as my other brothers, but you didn't have to be close in order to feel his positivity. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart

Always a shame to see a fellow riverside graduate pass. c/o 2006 had a senior die of a car accident and had to face up to the harsh reality we live in. Hope all recovers to a tolerable level quickly as grief can be a costly long term duty paid to our lost loved ones.
His service will not be forgotten or ignored...
r/
Aaron Coe

I miss you so much baker! You were the one that I could always turn to while we were at MTSU. You always had a smile on your face and if I didn't have one on mine you'd find away to put one there! To his family, I'm praying for you guys and I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing person and would do anything for anyone. I love and miss you so much! Fly high sweet boy!

God Bless You Bobby! May you find eternal peace and love with the Lord!
I pray that Bobby's family finds comfort and solace in a fine young man gone too soon. May his smile and love live with you forever... Sempre Fi!
mj A Riverside Dad

My Sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family. Robert (Bobby) was always
a happy and well mannered cadet who I thought very highly of.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow x

We are truly sorry for your loss. The loss of a child is heartbreaking. Our heart aches for you and your family. [name] was a wonderful child and he will be terribly missed.
Praying for God to give you and your family the strength that is needed at this time.

As the Director of Communications and Public Relations, I had the opportunity to get to know and work with Robert during his time at Riverside Military Academy. He was an amazing young man that inspired so many other cadets. Especially those cadets who were part of the 2014 National Champions Raider Team that he was part of. They loved each other and sweated together as a team. He always had the most beautiful smile for me each day I saw him. Our faculty and staff's hearts, thoughts and prayers will be with your family in the coming weeks. May you find comfort in our Heavenly Father.

Bobby was an fantastic roommate and an amazing friend. He was one of the nicest people i have ever known. I remember one time on exam day he was studying with his phone as the light so he didn't turn on the overhead lights so i could keep sleeping. And I remember so many stories like that i'd need to write a book to detail them all. He really had an incredible heart. I just talked to him Sunday and I wish there was something I could have done. I will miss him immensely.

Family, Friends, and Colleagues,
My heart is heavy to hear of the untimely passing of my colleague and friend. Bobby and I attended Riverside together and were decent friends. I very much admired Bobby for his rough tough gentle spirit. My friend was a man of great leadership potential. Thank you for allowing him to share his life with us at Riverside. Dear lord, I ask you watch over this family in their time of need, dispatch your heavenly angles to protect and watch over them as they go forward. Touch their hearts and ease their minds. Amen
Until we meet again dear friend, may the lord hold you in the palm of his hand.

As Vice Chairman of the Riverside Military Academy Alumni Council, please accept the sincere condolences of myself and the Council as a whole. I serve as the Raider representative on the Council, and this news has met me with shock and a real personal sense of loss.
If there is anything that I or the Council can do for any of the family, you have but to ask.
Very sincerely and respectfully,
John B. McKernan II, RMA 1988

On behalf of the young men from Foxtrot that Bobby B Commanded, our sincere condolences. Bobby was an integral member of Foxtrot and a leader within the Raiders and is sorely missed.
Godspeed CO.
CPT Swanson

I enjoyed getting to know Robert while he attended Riverside Military Academy. He was a wonderful cadet who had the respect of his fellow cadets, faculty, and staff. He loved his Brothers in Blue and was always kind and supportive to everyone. He will be missed.

Word cannot express how sad I am knowing that my beautiful young cousin is gone. He was such a wonderful person. I will miss you so much. My deepest condolences to the Baker family, for loving, caring and nouturing Bobby through his life. You were great parents. My condolences Titi Elba, and Diana, for I know your pain to is deep as well. Seek God and know that Bobby is at peace with our Lord and Savior. He know looks upon us to help guide our path.
With Love,
Tracy and Rose Mumford